Overview

Cloud Firewall Central Licensing tool (formerly known as CloudGuard Central Licensing tool) for Check Point Security Management Servers and Multi-Domain Servers enables simple and flexible license management on Cloud Firewall Gateways.

The Cloud Firewall Central License tool is deployed on the Security Management Server or Multi-Domain Security Management Server. It organizes Cloud Firewall licenses into a shared pool and automatically distributes them between subscribed Cloud Firewall Gateway.

Key features:

• Scalability - Supports scaling of Security Gateway instances and virtual cores.
• License Distribution - Automatically distributes licenses to Security Gateways.
• Centralized Management - Streamlines license management.

Supported Solutions

• All public and private cloud solutions of Check Point Security Management Servers and Multi-Domain Security Management Servers.
• All Security Gateways running on public and private cloud platforms with Check Point Cloud Security Solutions: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VMware ESXi, VMware NSX-T, Hyper-V, OpenStack, and KVM.
• For the list of supported versions, refer to the Support Life Cycle Policy.

Prerequisites

1. If you use the Central License tool in the MDS (System) Mode on a Multi-Domain Security Management Server (see Multi-Domain Server Modes), make sure each Domain has access to the Internet. Make sure that DNS and proxy settings are correct.

   • Proxy settings must be configured in SmartConsole for each Domain:
     1. Double-click the Domain object to open its properties.
     2. Go to Network Management > Proxy to configure proxy settings.

2. The Central License tool distributes licenses only to Security Gateways with the policy installed.